WaterCheck Ireland

Youghal Tap Water Quality

EPA monitoring records for Water Supply Zones mapped to Youghal contain 338 monitoring results across 70 parameters in 2025.

The separate EPA exceedance dataset contains no listed exceedance records for the mapped Water Supply Zones in 2025.

These are historical monitoring records and do not confirm the current status of water at a specific address. Current notices are maintained by Uisce Éireann.

Latest monitoring year
2025
Page updated
September 2026
Water Supply Zone
Youghal Regional
Geographic overlap
80.95%
338Monitoring results
70Parameters tested
0EPA-listed exceedances
26Samples

The Youghal Built Up Area overlaps Youghal Regional across approximately 80.95% of its land area.

Monitoring results apply to the Water Supply Zone as a whole and may include sampling locations outside Youghal.

Selected monitoring data

Key drinking water parameters

Parameters are shown when measurements are available. Text-only and censored values remain unchanged in the detailed history.

Lead

2025 median—
2025 maximum—
Measurements in 20252

0 EPA-listed exceedances in 2025.

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Individual numeric measurements from 2021–2025. Text-only and censored results are retained in the history JSON and are not plotted as numbers.

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Numeric resultEPA-listed exceedance

1 numeric measurements available; 9 text-only records retained in JSON.

Nitrate

2025 median14.1
2025 maximum14.1
Measurements in 20252

0 EPA-listed exceedances in 2025.

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Individual numeric measurements from 2021–2025. Text-only and censored results are retained in the history JSON and are not plotted as numbers.

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Numeric resultEPA-listed exceedance

10 numeric measurements available; 0 text-only records retained in JSON.

E. coli

2025 median0
2025 maximum0
Measurements in 202515

0 EPA-listed exceedances in 2025.

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Individual numeric measurements from 2021–2025. Text-only and censored results are retained in the history JSON and are not plotted as numbers.

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Numeric resultEPA-listed exceedance

75 numeric measurements available; 0 text-only records retained in JSON.

Coliform Bacteria

2025 median0 100ml
2025 maximum0 100ml
Measurements in 202515

0 EPA-listed exceedances in 2025.

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Individual numeric measurements from 2021–2025. Text-only and censored results are retained in the history JSON and are not plotted as numbers.

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Numeric resultEPA-listed exceedance

75 numeric measurements available; 0 text-only records retained in JSON.

Fluoride

2025 median0.8
2025 maximum0.8
Measurements in 20252

0 EPA-listed exceedances in 2025.

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Individual numeric measurements from 2021–2025. Text-only and censored results are retained in the history JSON and are not plotted as numbers.

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Numeric resultEPA-listed exceedance

9 numeric measurements available; 1 text-only records retained in JSON.

Iron

2025 median32.5 ug/l
2025 maximum54.1 ug/l
Measurements in 202515

0 EPA-listed exceedances in 2025.

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Individual numeric measurements from 2021–2025. Text-only and censored results are retained in the history JSON and are not plotted as numbers.

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Numeric resultEPA-listed exceedance

42 numeric measurements available; 33 text-only records retained in JSON.

Arsenic

2025 median—
2025 maximum—
Measurements in 20252

0 EPA-listed exceedances in 2025.

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Individual numeric measurements from 2021–2025. Text-only and censored results are retained in the history JSON and are not plotted as numbers.

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Numeric resultEPA-listed exceedance

0 numeric measurements available; 10 text-only records retained in JSON.

2025338 results · 0 listed exceedances
Total results — independent scale
0 169 338 299 2021 298 2022 324 2023 330 2024 338 2025
Listed exceedances per 1,000 results — independent scale
0.000 6.689 13.378 13.378 2021 6.711 2022 0.000 2023 0.000 2024 0.000 2025

This is our descriptive frequency: listed exceedance records divided by result records, multiplied by 1,000. It is not an official EPA compliance rate. Differences in sampling volume and parameters tested affect comparisons. A missing denominator is shown as unavailable.

Monitoring history by year
YearResultsSamplesParametersListed exceedancesPer 1,000 results
20212991966413.378
2022298206626.711
2023324246700.000
2024330276700.000
2025338267000.000

Year-to-year detail

2025 compared with 2024

Changes describe dataset volumes only. The comparison uses the previous available year.

Results
2024330
2025338
+8
Listed exceedances
20240
20250
0
Samples
202427
202526
-1
Parameters
202467
202570
+3

Parameters with EPA-listed exceedances

Values and limits are reproduced as reported. Different unit/limit pairs are shown separately.

No listed exceedance records are available for this reporting year.

Across the year

When were listed exceedances recorded?

Each point represents one listed exceedance record. Records on the same date remain separate.

No listed exceedance records to plot.

Your mapped supply

Water supply

Every Water Supply Zone used for this page's headline figures is included. Geographic overlaps are reported separately and are not added together or weighted by population.

Youghal Regional

80.95% geographic overlap with the Youghal Built Up Area.

Technical mapping details
EDEN code
0500PUB2510
Local authority
Cork
Page totals
Included
Spatial rank
1
Historical EPA scheme
Available
Latest monitoring year
2025

Detailed data

The complete parameter and listed exceedance tables for the reporting year.

70 parameter rows0 listed exceedance records26 samples
Show detailed data70 parameters · 0 exceedance records

Complete parameter index

All parameters in 2025

All parameters with test results or listed exceedance records in the latest reporting year
1,2-dichloroethane2019 Aug 20251
2,3,6-trichlorobenzoic acid2019 Aug 20251
2,4-D2019 Aug 20251
Acrylamide2019 Aug 20251
Aluminium15001 Dec 20251
Ammonium2019 Aug 20251
Antimony2019 Aug 20251
Arsenic2019 Aug 20251
Atrazine2019 Aug 20251
Bentazone2019 Aug 20251
Benzene2019 Aug 20251
Benzo(a)pyrene2019 Aug 20251
Bisphenol A2019 Aug 20251
Boron2019 Aug 20251
Bromate2019 Aug 20251
Cadmium2019 Aug 20251
Chlorfenvinphos2019 Aug 20251
Chloride2019 Aug 20251
Chromium2019 Aug 20251
Clopyralid2019 Aug 20251
Clostridium Perfringens2019 Aug 20251
Coliform Bacteria15001 Dec 20251
Colony Count @ 22°C13001 Dec 20251
Colour15001 Dec 20251
Conductivity15001 Dec 20251
Copper2019 Aug 20251
Cryptosporidium11002 Dec 20251
Cyanide2019 Aug 20251
Cypermethrin2019 Aug 20251
Dichlobenil2019 Aug 20251
Dichlorprop2019 Aug 20251
Diflufenican2019 Aug 20251
Diuron2019 Aug 20251
E. coli15001 Dec 20251
Enterococci15001 Dec 20251
Fluoride2019 Aug 20251
Free Chlorine15001 Dec 20251
Giardia11002 Dec 20251
Glyphosate2019 Aug 20251
Haloacetic acids (Sum of 5 HAAs)2019 Aug 20251
Iron15001 Dec 20251
Isoproturon2019 Aug 20251
Lead2019 Aug 20251
Linuron2019 Aug 20251
Manganese2019 Aug 20251
MCPA2019 Aug 20251
Mecoprop2019 Aug 20251
Mercury2019 Aug 20251
Metaldehyde2019 Aug 20251
Nickel2019 Aug 20251
Nitrate2019 Aug 20251
Nitrite (at tap)2019 Aug 20251
Odour15001 Dec 20251
PAH2019 Aug 20251
Pendimethalin2019 Aug 20251
Pesticides - Total2019 Aug 20251
pH15001 Dec 20251
Propyzamide2019 Aug 20251
Selenium2019 Aug 20251
Simazine2019 Aug 20251
Sodium2019 Aug 20251
Sulphate2019 Aug 20251
Sum of PFAS (sum of 20)2019 Aug 20251
Taste15001 Dec 20251
Tetrachloroethene & Trichloroethene2019 Aug 20251
Total Chlorine15001 Dec 20251
Total Organic Carbon2019 Aug 20251
Triclopyr2019 Aug 20251
Trihalomethanes(Total)2019 Aug 20251
Turbidity (at tap)15001 Dec 20251

Showing 70 of 70 parameters.

EPA exceedance dataset

Listed exceedances in 2025

Newest first. Sample IDs distinguish records that may otherwise look identical.

All listed exceedance records in the latest reporting year
DateParameterResultUnitReported limitWater supply / EDENSample ID
No listed exceedance records available.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Youghal tap water safe to drink?

WaterCheck Ireland does not issue a current safe or unsafe verdict. This page presents historical monitoring data. Check Uisce Éireann for any current Boil Water or Do Not Consume notices affecting your address.

Can you drink tap water in Youghal?

WaterCheck Ireland provides historical drinking-water monitoring data, not a current safe or unsafe verdict. For current Boil Water or Do Not Consume notices, check your Eircode with Uisce Éireann.

What is the tap water quality in Youghal?

In 2025, monitoring data for the Water Supply Zone mapped to Youghal included 338 results across 70 parameters. The separate EPA-listed exceedance dataset contains 0 records for those zones in 2025. These figures summarise historical records and are not a current safety verdict.

Who monitors drinking water quality in Youghal?

The historical monitoring figures shown here come from drinking-water datasets published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ireland. Uisce Éireann operates public water supplies and publishes current supply notices.

What is a Water Supply Zone?

A Water Supply Zone is a defined area supplied by a public drinking-water system. Monitoring records apply to the zone as a whole, so sampling locations can be outside the Census Built Up Area.

What does a listed exceedance mean?

It is a record published in the separate EPA exceedance dataset. WaterCheck Ireland reproduces those records and does not infer additional exceedances or turn the record count into a safety assessment.

How can I check current water notices for my Eircode?

Use your Eircode on the Uisce Éireann website to check current Boil Water and Do Not Consume notices. This page is based on historical monitoring data and is not a live notice service.

Explore nearby reports

Water Quality Near Youghal

Nearest published Built Up Areas, ordered by straight-line distance between Census reference points.

MidletonCork · approximately 22.1 kmDungarvanWaterford · approximately 22.8 kmCarrigtwohillCork · approximately 28.4 kmCobhCork · approximately 32.3 kmPassage West and MonkstownCork · approximately 34.7 kmFermoyCork · approximately 35.6 km

How this page is made

Sources and methodology

Settlement
Census 2022 Built Up Area: Youghal. Population refers to the whole Built Up Area.
Supply mapping
Uisce Éireann Water Supply Zone boundaries are matched geographically to the settlement.
Monitoring
EPA monitoring results and the separate listed exceedance dataset, 2021–2025.
Interpretation
Geographic overlap measures land area, not population served; monitoring applies across the full supply zone.

Read the full methodologyView data sources